Hathaway High School

Jefferson Davis Parish
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
607 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Hathaway High School, located in Jennings, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for the rural community of Jefferson Davis Parish. As a combined K-12 institution, the school provides a close-knit educational environment where students often stay within the same building throughout their entire academic career. This structure fosters a strong sense of community and allows for consistent mentorship between teachers and students, as faculty members often follow the progress of their pupils over many years.

Academically and extracurricularly, Hathaway High is known for the "Hathaway Hornets" spirit, which plays a central role in the school's culture. Despite its smaller size compared to larger urban districts, the school offers a standard curriculum complemented by athletic programs and extracurricular activities that encourage student participation and school pride. By emphasizing both academic achievement and community values, Hathaway High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while maintaining the traditions of the local Jennings area.
607
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    531 (87.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    23 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)824-4452
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 231
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
James Ward Elementary School
Jefferson Davis Parish
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546 (8.2 miles away)
Not reported M - M